bring around
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Also, bring round.
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Conduct someone or convey something to others. For example, Anne brought around the new intern to meet the nursing staff , or The clerk will bring round the papers for you to sign . [Late 1800s]
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Also, bring to . Restore to health or consciousness. For example, Some fresh air will help bring him to . [First half of 1800s]
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Convert or persuade someone, as in The senator was sure he could bring around the other committee members . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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Morgan Stanley sees this outlay of cash as a good thing, allowing the tech giant to bring around nine gigawatts of compute capacity online by 2028.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
“I think the lawsuits that these states bring around conditions in facilities that are housed in their state are something that has given these companies a lot of anxiety and wasted time,” Gupta said.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
There were several notable DJs on the Wreckin’ Cru roster, and Williams offered to bring around two in particular to spin for Mack: DJ Yella and Dr. Dre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Champions League qualification, the club's ultimate goal which would bring around 50m Euros, can still be clinched via a win against Sevilla.
From BBC ● May 31, 2023
They attracted considerable attention and that was what they most desired, for it was their "chumming" game to bring around the fish.
From Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist Dudie Dunne Again in the Field by Halsey, Harlan Page
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